The Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport is making headlines. Why? Because it is finding new ways to help ICU patients recover faster. They are using stationary bikes as a ‘stepping stone into rehabilitation’. Stationary Bikes in ICU Aid Faster Recovery The hospital is placing exercise bikes next to patients’ beds in the Intensive Care Unit. And now […]
The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Swansea University is ranked in the top 10 departments in the UK. Furthermore, they rank 5th in the UK for the impact of their research in elite sports. Sport and Exercise Sciences at Swansea University Swansea University’s laboratories provide state-of-the-art facilities for maintaining research excellence. They conduct […]
NICE recommends the use of pulse oximeters in the management of exacerbations of COPD. You can find the recommendation in July’s update of the NICE guideline [NG115] for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in over 16s. Use of pulse oximeters in COPD The NICE guideline 1.3.28 states, “Pulse oximeters should be available to all healthcare […]
The YSI 2300D Glucose and Lactate Analyser is no longer available. As an alternative, researchers are choosing the Biosen C-Line to continue their blood analysis. […]
UKSCA is the professional body for strength and conditioning practitioners in the UK. The UKSCA Annual Conference will be taking place at the DoubleTree Milton Keynes Stadium Hotel (14-16 June). UKSCA 2019 will be the 15th annual conference organised by the UK Strength and Conditioning Association. About UKSCA 2019 The Conference is UKSCA’s flagship event. […]
Elevate is an annual physical activity trade show. It is considered to be the largest in the UK. It attracts leaders and decision makers in all physical activity sectors. Elevate is the event to visit for sourcing all the latest equipment for physical therapy and human performance. In fact, it’s the only event that provides […]
Elevate is the largest physical activity trade show in the UK. It is the place to meet up with leaders in the UK’s growing physical activity sectors. Elevate 2019 will be taking place at Excel, London, 8-9th May. About Elevate 2019 This year Elevate is expecting thousands of important decision makers to view and source […]
The National Health Service (NHS) for England recommends exercise for older adults needs to consist of both aerobic exercise and strength exercise. This will help people over the age of 65 to stay healthy or improve their health. However, they also point out that the amount of exercise for staying healthy in old age depends […]
ACPRC is an association of chartered physiotherapists in respiratory care. The association promotes health and best practice in respiratory physiotherapy. They offer members free short courses, education grants and support. They also offer access to a UK network of respiratory physiotherapists, as well as, a conference. This year the ACPRC Conference 2019 is taking place […]
Lactate testing is the accepted parameter of performance diagnostics in a sport. It has become the industry standard test, because knowing the lactate levels of a sports person will help to establish an optimal and personal training regime. Performance benefits of lactate testing A blood lactate test is a reliable guide to safe and effective […]
